Information
Sessions
for
New International
Students
The ISSO is excited to
offer new graudate and undergraduate international students the
opportunity to learn about how best to make a successful transition
the U.S. and to BU community.
The following series of
information sessions will be offered during Session 8 of University
Orientation. These workshops will address your unique needs as international
student new to Boston University, so it is important that you join
us for the afternoon of August 28, 2009.
International
Student Orientation Worskhops
Friday,
August 28, 2009
1:00
pm to 5:30 pm
Location:
Jacob Sleeper Auditorium
871 Commonwealth Avenue
Session topics
will include:
- Navigating
the U.S. Classroom
You will hear from current international students and faculty
as we address the cultural dynamics of the American classroom:
teaching styles, communication, participation, organization and
more.
- Health
Care is Different in the U.S.
How do I find a doctor if I need one? How do I
choose health insurance? How do I use that insurance to
pay for health services? We will answer these questions
and help you to understand the complicated U.S health care system.
- Adjusting
to U.S. Culture
Learn about culture shock and adjustment to the United
States. Put American values into perspective and learn effective
ways to communicate in the U.S context.
-
Visa
and Immigration Information Session
The workshop includes critical information about maintaining
your lawful immigration status in the U.S. including full-time
enrollment, employment, Social Security Numbers, and much more.
Are
you a new undergraduate student? Have you signed
up for the University Orientation at: www.bu.edu/orientation
Are
you a new graduate student? Have you contacted your
school or college to find out about new student programs they may
be planning for you?
The staff
of the ISSO looks forward to welcoming you to Boston University.
Watch our web site for announcements about other start-of-school
events and on-going programs about U.S. culture, immigration issues
and employment.
Click
here for more admissions and pre-arrival information.
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